This light, refreshing menu is perfect to put together for weekend guests.

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas over, take time to relax and enjoy this light, refreshing menu. It's perfect to put together for those guests staying through the weekend.

Your Menu: Serves 8

Gruyere Quiche

• Mixed green salad with purchased dressing

Honey-Tangerine Mousse

Test Kitchen Tips:

Tangerines for the mousse should be available in your supermarket's produce section from November until April. If you can't find tangerines, substitute orange peel and purchased tangerine juice (or prepare juice from concentrate).

Shopping List for: Quiche

• 1 head broccoli
• 1 dozen eggs
• 4 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 1 pint half-and-half or light cream
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 bag salad greens

Pantry Items:

• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Shortening
• Ground nutmeg
• Ground black pepper
• Paprika
• Your favorite salad dressing

Shopping List for: Mousse

• 3 tangerines
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1 container refrigerated or frozen egg product
• 1 bottle honey
• 1, 8-ounce carton whipping cream

Equipment Needed:

For Quiche:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large bowl
• Pastry blender
• Fork
• Pastry cloth
• Rolling pin
• 9-inch pie plate
• Cutting board and knife
• Cheese shredder
• Foil
• Small saucepan with lid
• Colander
• Medium bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Ladle or large metal spoon
• Table knife

For Mousse:

• Fine shredder
• Juicer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• 2 medium bowls
• Rubber spatula
• Electric mixer
• 8 sherbet glasses
• Plastic wrap

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